Celebrating Downriver for 15 Years!
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Nov7Sat2026 Trenton Take a Hike Day @ Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Nov8Sun2026 *Click on the below picture*
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Nov17Tue2026 Westland Wayne County Parks Lightfest Bike Through the Lights! @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Nov18Wed2026 Westland Wayne County Parks Lightfest Run/Walk @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights Register Here – ($26.50-$45 Dependent on Age and Registration Date)
A Lightfest hat, medal and post-event snacks are guaranteed to the first 1,000 people to register.
The start line is a Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (23302 W. Warren Avenue). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow Park from the finish line. No dogs are allowed at the Lightfest Run/Walk due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
Nov19Thu2026 Westland Wayne County Lightfest Grand Opening @ Merriman Hollow Park Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.
Thursday, November 19th starting at 6:00 PM. We will have refreshments, music, fireworks, Santa Claus and more!
Admission to the Lightfest will be free of charge from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM for the attendees of the LIGHTS ON Ceremony.
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Nov 7 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Nov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights – Registration Link
– $21.50-$40 Depending on Age and Registration Date
The first 500 registered participants will receive a 2026 Lightfest hat, bike light and post event snacks. Bike riders will bike to the Warrendale Picnic Area and back (16K).
The start and finish of the event are at Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic for the event.
Packet Pick-up is Monday, November 16 at Merriman Hollow Park from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM and event day (November 17) from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
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Nov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 09:30 PM
Registration Fees for Bike Through the Lights Register Here – ($26.50-$45 Dependent on Age and Registration Date)
A Lightfest hat, medal and post-event snacks are guaranteed to the first 1,000 people to register.
The start line is a Merriman Hollow Park in Westland (7651 N. Merriman Road) and the finish line is at Warrendale Park in Dearborn Heights (23302 W. Warren Avenue). Hines Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event.
Please park at the start area and shuttle busses will transport you back to Merriman Hollow Park from the finish line. No dogs are allowed at the Lightfest Run/Walk due to the bus transportation and large amount of participants.
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Nov 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Wayne County Lightfest is a magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park, displaying nearly 50 animated themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.
Thursday, November 19th starting at 6:00 PM. We will have refreshments, music, fireworks, Santa Claus and more!
Admission to the Lightfest will be free of charge from 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM for the attendees of the LIGHTS ON Ceremony.
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